Quick Hits: May 17, 2023
1) Team USA skated to a 4-1 victory over Austria on Wednesday in Group A preliminary round play at the 2023 IIHF World Championships. In 14:25 of ice time across 18 shifts, Flyers 2022 first-round pick Cutter Gauthier registered four shots on goal but did not record a point. Phantoms/Flyers defenseman was scratched in favor of Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven. Former Flyers foward Patrick Brown assisted on a Nick Perbix goal that rounded out the scoring in the third period.
2) Team Canada earned a 5-1 win against Kazakhstan on Wednesday in Group B preliminary round play at the 2023 IIHF World Championships. Flyers forward Scott Laughton, an alternate captain for Team Canada, assisted on a Lawson Crouse goal (Crouse's second goal of the first period) at 7:50 of the opening period.
3) Flyers Daily: Jason Myrtetus has a one-on-one conversation with Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov. The Barry Ashbee Trophy winner discusses both his indivual and the team's 2022-23 season performance, dealing with frustrating results, playing with Cam York, work ethic and more. To listen to the 15-minute conversation, click here.